Permission for development which consists of the demolition of (a) the vacant industrial structure (115 sq m) (b) the…

Application details

Planning reference

2460108

Council

Galway City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which consists of the demolition of (a) the vacant industrial structure (115 sq m) (b) the external canopy structure (170 sq m) and (c) the boundary walls along the southern, western and north-western boundaries of the site; and the construction of a 15 No. storey Hotel (including part mezzanine at ground floor level) providing 189 No. bedrooms (7,514 sq m), incorporating food and beverage areas. The development will also include: the provision of a single storey service building to the northwest of the site, concealed as part of a tiered landscaped proposal comprising tiered steps, public seating and public art; restricted vehicle access off Lough Atalia Road to the ESB sub-station and switch room; service access off Bothar na Long; bicycle parking; outdoor seating; solar panels; lift overrun; green roof; lighting; plant; signage; hard and soft landscaping; localised repair and rebuilding of the shared boundary wall with Forthill Cemetery to the north; and all other associated site works above and below ground. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this Planning Application.

Location / address

A c. 0.2217 Ha site , at the corner of Lough Atalia Road and Bóthar na Long , Galway

Application type

PERMISSION

Received / registered

15 Apr 2024

Council status

APPLICATION FINALISED

Council decision

REFUSED

Council decision date

6 Jun 2024

Appeal lodged

3 Jul 2024

Appeal decision

Grant Permissions with Conditions

Appeal decision date

15 Apr 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   15 Apr 2024

2. Decision: REFUSED

   6 Jun 2024

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   3 Jul 2024Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Grant Permissions with Conditions

   15 Apr 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case